THE AFRICAN BLACK SOAP WONDERS
The African Black soap wonders!!! I so much love this soap, the feel and lathering capacity is awesome. Soap is an essential cleansing material needed by every family for cleansing. It is produced by saponification or basic hydrolysis reaction of the fat or oil. Three main ingredients involved in soap making are oil or fat, lye (or alkali) and water. You may add other ingredients to give good appearance, pleasant odour and assurance of longevity.
The Traditional black soap possesses different names depending on the region of the continent. Traditional black soap has several popular names in the Western part of Africa, such as ʽAnago Soapʼ or ʽAlata Simenaʼ in Ghana. In Nigeria, the traditional black soap is called ʽSabilum-saloʼ by the Hausas, ʽOse duduʼ or ʽabuweʼ by the Yorubas and ʽNcha-Nkotaʼ by the Igbos.
Plants used in soap making include: Elaeis guineensis, Theobroma cacao, Vitellaria paradoxa, Cocos nucifera Gossypium hirsutum, Persea americana, Helianthus annuus etc. Many agricultural wastes you can use for soap making are present in homes and littered all over the environment. These materials include cocoa pod, palm bunch, plantain peels, cassava peels, maize cobs and others.
The use of plants in soap making is preferable rather than the use of synthetic substances/chemicals. This is due to the fact that there is a higher toxicity level in chemicals than plant extracts. We call it the traditional black soap due to its combination of Water, Roasted Plantain Skin or Cocoa Pod, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil or Shea Butter. There are no chemical added as preservative or colour enhancers,this is the unique feature of black soap.
Black soap was introduced in Ghana from Nigeria many years ago by the Yoruba traders doing business in Ghana. African black soap is a soft soap which is made using natural lye that is found in ash and charcoal of locally ethically harvest African plants. This explains why African black soap possesses a dark colour. The colour varies from a light brown to a deep black, depending on the ingredients and method of preparation.
Each type is greatly dependent on the region of production, each region belonging to a particular tribe. The tribe therefore determines the various ingredients in the soap as each tribe has different importance they believe the soap has. Sabilum salo is a special form of African black soap mainly in the Northern part of Nigeria. This type does not contain artificial caustic soda, perfume, colour and any other additives used in the production of African black soap. The African Black soap wonder is therefore slightly dependent on the region of production.
African black soap has numerous benefits and importance. You may use black soap in the treatment of many infectious diseases caused by microorganisms. Black soap enjoys a reputation for improving or eliminating uneven skin tone, razor bumps caused by ingrown hairs and skin rashes. It does not have a scent therefore, anyone who wishes to improve the quality of his/her skin can use it. It is also excellent for clearing up oily skin and priced for its antiseptic properties.
African people also use black soap to prevent the skin from ring worm, measles, eczema and body odour. You may use black soap as a natural shampoo for hair to avoid a dry and itchy scalp. Black soap can also function in the treatment of many infectious diseases which micro-organisms cause. Some individuals in Africa also use black soap for spiritual purification. Ghanaians and Nigerians use black soap to relieve acne, oily skin, clear blemishes and various other skin issues.
A good number of people prefer African black soap for bathing due to its natural source of vitamins A and E. Infact, Grieve (1997) stated that African black soap is a natural source of vitamins A, E and iron. Black soap made with Shea butter brings about protection against UV rays. Also, black soap made with plantains contains a high concentration of iron along with vitamins A and E. Amongst the African black soap wonders, its used in hair treatment as it helps eradicate dandruff and nourishes the hair.
The African black soap wonders makes it a must-have in the quest to having an excellent skin. The Ibyl medicated black soap is one of the best selling products of COSMORGANI. It is has a reputation of suiting your skin in whatever climate you find yourself. This therefore guarantees optimal skin results. The best part about this Ibyl African black soap is that it is suitable for ALL skin types. It also comprises of skincare plants such as Neem. You may place your order right away!!!!!
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